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Nikon D780 DSLR Camera
24 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Ultra HD (4K) video: 3840x2160 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Digital Camera Description
The Nikon D780 is a Professional DSLR with a Full-Frame sensor and a Nikon F lens mount. Its 24 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-51200 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 50-204800. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in very low-light. With 24 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 25" x 16" at 240 DPI.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/8000 to 15m. Bulb exposures of an unspecified duration are possible with this camera. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/8000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Nikon D780 features a 51-point Phase-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. A Real-Time Autofocus Tracking System allows focus to follow a moving subject within the frame. Manual Focus is also available.
Dual controls-dials offer direct access to most exposure parameters which makes this digital camera suitable for advanced photographers. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Framing on the Nikon D780 is performed via an extra large reflex optical viewfinder with 0.70X magnification and 100% coverage.
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Continuous Drive
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Model Specifications
| Brand | Nikon | Model | D780 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24 Megapixels CMOS *BSI-CMOS Sensor | Sensor Size | 36 x 24mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | No | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | None | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 51200 *Expanded range: 50-204800 | Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 900s |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount | Crop Factor | 1X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 51-point Phase-Detect, Assist-lamp *15 Cross-Type Points. Tracking AF-S. 273-Point On-sensor Phase-Detect AF for Live-View. Focus-Stacking. |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.70X - 100% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Tilting | Display Size | 1.2 Megapixels 3.2" LCD 100% Coverage *Touchscreen |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Average, Highlight Weighted | Bracketing | 9 Shots ±1 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -3..+1 EV, 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 7 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *Silent 12 FPS in Live-View. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 1-9 Frames @ 1/2-3s intervals |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof | Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Wired, Infrared, WiFi | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | YesFlash bracketing, 2-9 frames, max 1 EV increments or 2-5 frames with 2 or 3 EV steps. (GN 12) | Flash Sync | 1/200s |
| Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1920x1080 @ 120 FPS. Stereo mini-jack output. | Sound Input | Stereo |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | Yes |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 2260 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2020-01-07 | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 144 x 116 x 76mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 840g |
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Nikon D780 Highlights
SLR digital cameraSensor-Size: 36 x 24mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 24 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 50-204800 |
| Nikon F Mount 1X FLM | Shutter 1/8000-900s |
| 100% Coverage Extra Large Viewfinder | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 2 Axis Digital Level | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Weatherproof | Spot-Metering |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Hot-Shoe |
| 7 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Stereo audio input |
| 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3.2" LCD 1.2 Megapixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
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